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HOT AUTUMN BLUEFIN

Southern bluefin tuna have returned to Australia’s southern waters in numbers and sizes not seen for a generation – if ever. Richard Abela has followed them extensively and has caught plenty of tuna to 135kg. His guide will show you where and when and how to catch your own.

PORT OF CALL – NEW CALEDONIA

This French territory lies just off the north-eastern coast of Australia. A short flight will transport you into another world – one blessed with tropical coral lagoons and big fish, both inshore and offshore.

THE GT GOLDMINE – PART 1

Among the elite giant trevally afficianados of the world, New Caledonia ranks as one of the favourite destinations – particularly for the true monsters. Brandon Khoo is a GT master and he details why this area is so special, and how you can find GTs of perhaps 70kg or more.

MALDIVIAN CULTURE SHIFT

To preserve quality gamefishing in the spectacular Maldives, a visionary team is steering local culture to a sustainable future.

CREATURES OF THE DEEP – SLENDER SUNFISH

This bizarre fish has no tail and a vertical mouth, yet zips around the ocean at a sprightly speed!

PREY SPECIES – SCADS HORSE MACERELS MADFISH

Dr Julian Pepperell profiles these widespread and very important baitfish species.

LURE LORE PART 9 – WHY WEIGHT?

Will your lure catch more with a weighted head? Jim Rizzuto explains the pros and cons.

BOOK REVIEW COMPLETE GUIDE TO GAME FISHING

This significant new book is crammed with easily understood how-to expertise.

BIG FISH SMALL BOATS – LONG RANGE ADVENTURES

How to prepare and take your trailerboat on a fishing adventure into the wilderness.

SMOKE AND MIRRORS – LARVA LURES TONGARIKI ASH

Innovative design gives you a very effective lure with interchangeable heads.

BLUEFIX -  NEW ZEALAND CRAFTSMEN AT WORK

Brad Rowe is one of those rare treasures: a highly-skilled boat builder with enough gamefishing experience to really understand the necessities of gameboat design. Dean Butler profiles his ‘find’ and outlines the exciting benefits for boaties on both sides of the Tasman.

EVALUATING AND BUYING YOUR NEXT GAMEBOAT

This crucial information is pure gold! It will save you heartache and thousands of dollars.

SAILFISH – REEF RUNNER

This 5.75m alloy cat offers loads of space, a smooth ride and low running costs. What more could you wish for?

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